Temp Bookkeeper (Maternity Cover: July-November)
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Employment Type: Temporary (July-November, Maternity Cover)
Reports To: Finance Manager
Role Overview:
Seeking a meticulous temp bookkeeper for maternity cover. Immediate start ideal: can begin with 2 hours/1 day per week to shadow current bookkeeper, then take over from July.
Key Responsibilities:
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Primary focus: Issue invoices, process purchase orders, align quotes with project managers, and ensure weekly data accuracy for payment processing.
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Track all financial data in Excel and Buildertrend, relay to the Finance Manager for payments.
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Liaise with project managers/accountants to ensure accurate reconciliations (note: bank statement and A/P reconciliation & monthly reporting is handled by external accountants).
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Ensure compliance with financial regulations.
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Manage 300+ transactions per month across multiple bank accounts.
Requirements:
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Diploma or degree in Accounting/Finance/Bookkeeping.
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Minimum 2 years hands-on Xero experience (required).
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Advanced Excel skills (no training will be provided).
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Proven experience with high transaction volume and administrative workload.
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High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
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Immediate availability preferred.
Salary: R8,000 per month (fixed term, July-November)
